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Protagonist Picks: Our 2023 Favorites

These were our absolute favorite reads in 2023.

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Murder in Westminster

Lady Worthing Mysteries

By: Vanessa Riley
Narrated by: Chanté McCormick
Length: 10 hours 34 minutes

“Vanessa Riley’s first mystery is a vivid, atmospheric whodunnit set in the true-to-history diverse streets and parlors of Regency London, where a charmingly beautiful society bride is found dead next door to amateur sleuth and secret abolitionist Lady Abigail Worthington. Riley breathes vibrant life into her characters as Lady Worthington... Read more

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Bloodmarked

The Legendborn Cycle

By: Tracy Deonn
Narrated by: Joniece Abbott-Pratt
Length: 22 hours 31 minutes

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller!
“Deonn expertly weaves together a universe that both shines a light on the pervasive nature of racism and also harnesses the complexity of Black identity within this space. Deonn writes so much more than simple fantasies or Arthurian retellings.” —Booklist (starred review)

The “worthy successor to an... Read more

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Witch of Wild Things

Wild Magic: Book #1

By: Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
Narrated by: Krysta Gonzales
Length: 8 hours 59 minutes

A USA TODAY BESTSELLER!
One of Amazon's Best Romances of September!
A People Magazine Romantasy Pick!

Legend goes that long ago a Flores woman offended the old gods, and their family was cursed as a result. Now, every woman born to the family has a touch of magic.

 
Sage Flores has been running from her family—and their “gifts”—ever since her... Read more

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You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty

A Novel

By: Akwaeke Emezi
Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
Length: 9 hours 57 minutes

“This lush, moving, queer, & deliciously dramatic romance follows Feyi, a widowed young artist, who finds herself falling for her new boyfriend’s father, a celebrity chef and a widower himself, while staying in his home on a Caribbean island. There's lots of great spice in this novel, but even more, I loved what it had to say about grief,... Read more

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The Marathon Don't Stop

The Life and Times of Nipsey Hussle

By: Rob Kenner
Narrated by: Landon Woodson
Length: 11 hours 59 minutes

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

This “beautiful tribute to a legendary artist” (Quincy Jones) is the first in-depth biography of Nipsey Hussle, the hip-hop mogul, artist, and activist whose transformative legacy inspired a generation with his motivational lyrics and visionary business savvy—before he was tragically shot down in the very neighborhood... Read more

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Vampires of El Norte

By: Isabel Cañas
Narrated by: Jose Nateras & Krysta Gonzales
Length: 12 hours 1 minute

“If you’re like me and are constantly looking out for a new vampire story to read, please please please make this story a priority! The atmosphere of the ranchos creeps through the pages and the lurking terror that hangs over our heroes will creep up your spine like a spider. These vampires are truly horrific, and they haunt every page. The story... Read more

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Arsenic and Adobo

A Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery: Book #1

By: Mia P. Manansala
Narrated by: Danice Cabanela
Length: 9 hours 20 minutes

A RUSA Award-winning novel!

The first book in a new culinary cozy series full of sharp humor and delectable dishes—one that might just be killer....


When Lila Macapagal moves back home to recover from a horrible breakup, her life seems to be following all the typical rom-com tropes. She's tasked with saving her Tita Rosie's failing restaurant,... Read more

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Chain Gang All Stars: A Read with Jenna Pick

National Book Award Finalist

By: Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
Narrated by: Shayna Small, Aaron Goodson, Michael Crouch & Lee Osorio
Length: 13 hours 38 minutes

“Nana Kwame divies into what could become of the incarceration industrial complex in a dystopian society Read more

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Raising Antiracist Children

A Practical Parenting Guide

By: Britt Hawthorne
Narrated by: Stephanie Keiko Kong
Length: 8 hours 41 minutes

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

A must-have guide to raising inclusive, antiracist children from educator and advocate, Britt Hawthorne.

Raising antiracist children is a noble goal for any parent, caregiver, or educator, but it can be hard to know where to start. Let Britt Hawthorne—a nationally recognized teacher and advocate—be your guide. Raising... Read more

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Rest Is Resistance

A Manifesto

Rest Is Resistance: Book #1

By: Tricia Hersey
Narrated by: Tricia Hersey
Length: 5 hours 26 minutes

Disrupt and push back against capitalism and white supremacy by connecting to the liberating power of rest, daydreaming, and naps as a foundation for healing and justice. Tricia Hersey, aka The Nap Bishop, encourages us to elevate rest as a form of resistance and a divine human right.

What would it be like to live in a well-rested world? Far too... Read more

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Adversity for Sale

Ya Gotta Believe

By: Jeezy
Narrated by: Jay "Jeezy" Jenkins
Length: 7 hours 46 minutes

Read by the author. NEW YORK TIMES and WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLERTo Jeezy’s legion of fans, his name is synonymous with hustle, grit, and the integrity to go out there and achieve your dreams. In his first book, Adversity for Sale: Ya Gotta Believe, Jeezy shares never heard stories of what it took for him to beat the odds and get out of the... Read more

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From Staircase to Stage

The Story of Raekwon and the Wu-Tang Clan

By: Raekwon
Narrated by: Landon Woodson & Raekwon
Length: 11 hours 38 minutes

Featuring an exclusive interview with Raekwon the Chef and his son!

Legendary wordsmith Raekwon the Chef opens up about his journey from the staircases of Park Hill in Staten Island to sold-out stadiums around the world with Wu-Tang Clan in this revealing memoir—perfect for fans of The Autobiography of Gucci Mane and Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter.... Read more

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Lucky Me

A Memoir of Changing the Odds

By: Rich Paul
Narrated by: Rich Paul & Dennis Logan
Length: 4 hours 46 minutes

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A memoir of will, success, and the luck we make—from the founder and CEO of Klutch Sports Group and one of the most influential figures in the multibillion-dollar sports industry

“One of the greatest stories of growing up in America’s ghettos and overcoming adversity.”—Jay-Z
 
“The minute I met Rich, I knew he was... Read more

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Carry On

Reflections for a New Generation

By: John Lewis, Andrew Young & Kabir Sehgal
Narrated by: Don Cheadle
Length: 2 hours 20 minutes

*GRAMMY WINNER*
*National Bestseller*
*Nominated for an Audie for Best Business/Personal Development Audiobook*

A brilliant and empowering collection of final reflections and words of wisdom from venerable civil rights champion, the late Congressman John Lewis at the end of his remarkable life.


Congressman John Lewis was a paragon of the Civil... Read more

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Cry Like a Man

Fighting for Freedom from Emotional Incarceration

By: Jason Wilson
Narrated by: Damany Jackson
Length: 5 hours 32 minutes

As a leader in teaching, training, and transforming boys in Detroit, Jason Wilson shares his own story of discovering what it means to “be a man” in this life-changing memoir.
 
His grandfather’s lynching in the deep South, the murders of his two older brothers, and his verbally harsh and absent father all worked together to form Jason Wilson’s... Read more

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The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store

A Novel

By: James McBride
Narrated by: Dominic Hoffman
Length: 12 hours 21 minutes

“In 1972, a construction crew finds a skeleton in the bottom of a well in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. But really, that's the end of the story. The real story takes place in the minority community of Chicken Hill in the 1930s, when Black and Jewish neighbors, estranged friends, quiet community protectors, well-intentioned hustlers, crooked public... Read more

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Blacktop Wasteland

A Novel

By: S. A. Cosby
Narrated by: Adam Lazarre-White
Length: 11 hours 8 minutes

A New York Times Notable Books of 2020

"Narrator Adam Lazarre-White's voice exudes confidence and depth; his performance is an example of how the best audiobooks deliver pure storytelling." -- AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award winner

A husband, a father, a son, a business owner…And the best getaway driver east of the Mississippi.

This... Read more

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Slow AF Run Club

The Ultimate Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Run

By: Martinus Evans
Narrated by: Martinus Evans
Length: 5 hours 54 minutes

“Listen, I don’t want an Olympian (superhuman god or medal winner) to tell me how to run, I’d rather learn at the heels of marathoner Martinus Evans aka Instagram’s @ 300poundsandrunning. This guide is a gift to all 'beginner, nontraditional, slow, fat' runners - warm, funny, welcoming, accessible, and easy to follow, with practical advice and... Read more

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